Emerson Elementary School vs Southwest Miami Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Southwest Miami Senior High
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,599 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Miami, Florida | Southwest Miami Senior High Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 2,187 | #402 of 576 |
| National rank | #5176 of 50,301 | #10509 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 289 | 2,599 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 2,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 40% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 41.9).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 40%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 47.3%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 22.6).
- •Southwest Miami Senior High is the larger school with 2,599 students compared with 289.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elementary School better than Southwest Miami Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emerson Elementary School and Southwest Miami Senior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 289. Southwest Miami Senior High: 2,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Southwest Miami Senior High rank in Florida?
Emerson Elementary School is 340th of 2,187 and Southwest Miami Senior High is 402nd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).